The Department of Justice has onboarded its largest-ever class of immigration judges as the Trump administration continues its immigration enforcement efforts, according to federal officials.

The new judicial appointments come after the administration removed dozens of immigration judges from their positions across the country over the past year. The timing of the additions coincides with renewed focus on deportation proceedings and immigration court backlogs.

Separately, new data reveals a troubling trend of rising suicide rates among individuals held in Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facilities. Emergency response records, including 911 calls, document serious cases of self-harm occurring within ICE detention centers.

The immigration court system has faced significant pressure in recent years due to case backlogs and staffing challenges. Immigration courts handle deportation proceedings and asylum cases, making judicial capacity a critical factor in processing immigration cases.

ICE detention facilities house individuals awaiting immigration proceedings or deportation. The reported increase in suicides and self-harm incidents raises questions about conditions and mental health support within these facilities.

Both developments highlight ongoing challenges within the immigration system as the administration implements its enforcement policies.